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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.08, 1,366.44 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.08, 1,366.44 and 261.88 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.08 : 1,366.44 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.08/1,366.44 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.08x = 1,366.44 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.08x = 357,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,843.31/911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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